Payroll Analyst 3 ADP/WFN

Lam Research Salzburg GmbH; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Lam Research in Austin, TX is seeking a Payroll Analyst to support the centralized Payroll Team. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, liaise with vendors, and maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.

You’ll work in a fast-moving environment, handling complex transactions, data analysis, and training teammates to ensure quality service for thousands of Lam employees.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related payroll experience with a Bachelor's degree.
• CPP or FPC certification preferred.
• Experience processing for large populations (4,000+ employees).
• Strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and payroll reporting.
• Solid understanding of US federal, state, and local payroll regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payroll is processed accurately and timely.
• Serve as liaison to employees and third-party payroll vendors.
• Audit pay records and reconcile totals by department/location.
• Interpret pay policies and apply deductions correctly.
• Maintain payroll procedures and train staff as needed.
• Drive process improvements and support audits and compliance.

Skills

ADP Workforce Now

Payroll

Data analysis

Excel

Regulatory compliance

Tax processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ADP Reporting

Job description

In your career, let’s prove what's possible.

At Lam Research, we create equipmentthat drives technological advancements in the semiconductor industry. Our innovative solutions enable chipmakers to power progress in nearly all aspects of modern life, and it takes each member of our team to make it possible.

Across our organization, our employees come to work and change the world. We take on the toughest challenges with precision and accuracy. We push for the next big semiconductor breakthrough. We lead the way in one of the most critical and fast-moving industries on the planet. And we do it together, with deep connections and limitless collaboration.

The impact we have on the world is made possible by focusing on our people. So we recognize and celebrate our teams’ achievements. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone’s contribution and voice has value. We evaluate and evolve our offerings, so our people receive the support and empowerment to do meaningful things for their lives, careers, and communities.

Because at Lam, we believe that when people are the priority and they’re inspired to unleash the power of innovation for a better world together, anything is possible.

Payroll Analyst 3 ADP/WFN

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location:

Austin, TX

Worker Category:

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Finance Group drives financial strategies based on expert understanding of Lam'sbreakthrough technologies, the semiconductor market, and the global business environment. They manage our company's financials and relationships with our investor community to ensure we have the strong financial foundation to fuel innovation and growth.

The impact you’ll make

We are actively seeking candidates for a full-time exempt position. As a critical team member, the successful candidate will be part of the centralized Payroll Team providing strategic and analytical guidance to the general US employee, manager population and internal Payroll clients. In addition, this position will provide expertise on payroll regulations, including US Federal, State wage/hour regulations (FLSA) and best practices.

The ideal candidate is committed to providing an excellent service delivery model, has a strong record of excellence in providing high quality customer advice, has well-honed independent judgment and critical thinking skills, and is self-motivated with values of ownership and accountability. The candidate can communicate with all levels in the organization, from line employees to CEO staff members, and has experience working in fast-moving environments where priorities can shift with little notice.

What you’ll do

Ensures payroll is processed with speed and accuracy. Serves as liaison to employees and with third party payroll vendors to ensure payroll processing accurately reflects company specific pay policies. Audits employee pay records and reconciles totals by department, location, country, etc. Coordinates third party payroll system implementations and upgrades. Interprets pay policies, (e.g., vacation, LOA, disability, workers compensation, union contracts, government regulations, withholding exemptions, etc.) and ensures appropriate amounts/deductions are calculated and applied to the various accounts correctly. Verifies compliance with federal and state payroll requirements; stays current with changes in the law. May assist with audits of internal records, workers compensation, tax filings and related documentation. Documents payroll processes and procedures; may train payroll department staff. May back up those who perform specialized tasks or activities such as stock option exercises, SEC document filing, or sales commission calculation reviews.

• Responsible for the full Payroll Life Cycle, including change requests from various cross functional teams


• Facilitating timely payments to over 7500 regular Lam employees and ensuring payment processes are compliant with laws


• Process Offboarding (Termination) of regular Lam employees and managers including supporting the numerous variables that arise in complex individual termination transactions


• Manage the Payroll helpdesk function, including the helpdesk case management system


• Compile Payroll metrics for use at the senior manager and executive level


• Drive business process improvements by identifying gaps/inefficiencies and providing required expertise to create processes and resources to address these areas.


• Administers payroll programs and practices in a US-service payroll model


• Function as an escalation point for the payroll support team and provide next-level guidance/status to managers, administrators, employees on general payroll inquiries, manager queries, Employee Payroll Cycle Transactions, Data Processing, and/ or Verification of Employment Letters


• Develop and present Payroll training sessions for internal team members and employees


• Creation and maintenance of processing SOPs

Who we’re looking for

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience


• Payroll certification (CPP, FPC) preferred


• Experience in processing for large population, 4000+ employees


• Strong knowledge of ADP Workforce Now is required, including ADP Reporting for custom report builds.


• Strong knowledge of payroll Federal, State, and local taxation laws and calculations.


• Experience and knowledge of employee stock programs, ESPP, RSU, NQs, and Stock Options.


• Data analysis and Excel skills.


• Project Management skills and ability to multitask.


• Strong interpersonal, organizational, decision-making, and critical thinking skills required.


• Ability to build, lead, mentor, and coach peers

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research (\"Lam\" or the \"Company\") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories - On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. 'On-site Flex' you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. 'Virtual Flex' you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.

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Our Perks and Benefits

At Lam, our people make amazing things possible. That’s why we invest in you throughout the phases of your life with a comprehensive set of outstanding benefits.